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General Kitchen Assistant

St John's School
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Bedford, East of England, GBfull timePosted October 1, 2026via St John's School

St John’s School provides special education for children and young people with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, aged two to nineteen. We are part of Bedford Inclusive Learning and Training Trust.

We are looking to recruit General Kitchen Assistant who plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the kitchen.

This includes assisting in the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals under the guidance of the Kitchen Manager. The role involves setting up and maintaining the dining area, ensuring food is served efficiently and upholding high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

This role will be 12.5 hours a week, during term time only plus training days.

This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Clearance, right to work check, satisfactory references, social media checks, health clearance, and a probationary period. This post is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and we will ask job applicants to declare convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview to assess their suitability to work with children. In addition, online checks will be completed in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

BILTT is committed to safeguarding, Prevent, the welfare of pupils and ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and carers; irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, belief, sex or sexual orientation and expects staff to share that commitment.

What we can offer you:

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

A real commitment to staff wellbeing including access to a 24hour year round employee assistance service.

A specialist, determined, committed and friendly staff team

A thorough induction programme

A well-resourced and inspiring learning environment

Closing date for applications: 15th October 2026

Interview date: to be confirmed

Start Date: ASAP

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should sufficient applications be received so early application is encouraged.

This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Clearance, satisfactory references, social media checks, health clearance, and a probationary period. This post is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. CVs cannot be accepted.

BILTT is committed to safeguarding, Prevent, the welfare of pupils and ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and corers; irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, belief, sex or sexual orientation and expects staff to share that commitment.

Summary

General Kitchen Assistant at St John's School in Bedford, East of England. On-site full-time role in Hospitality Guest Experience. St John’s School provides special education for children and young people with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, aged two to nineteen.

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